Q. Is the ceiling mounting for the FireAngel 625 identical to that for the FireAngel 620?

A. The FireAngel 625 smoke alarm uses a different base plate. Therefore it would be necessary to install a fresh base plate if switching from one model to the other.

Q. What smoke alarm should I use in a bedroom with an en suite bathroom?

A. It is usually recommended to install an optical smoke alarm in a bedroom. This is because optical smoke alarms are slightly quicker at detecting slow smouldering fires that can originate from upholstery type materials and over-heated wiring. Also, an optical smoke alarm would be less likely to sound a false alarm than an ionisation would, if steam/water droplets were present from the bathroom. Detectors should be installed as central to the room as possible; however for your application I would also consider the position of the en suite to make sure that the detector is not in the direct path of the joining door. This is just to try and avoid the chances of a false alarm. No detector is designed for use in bathroom areas.

Q. How do I safely dispose of my old smoke alarms?

A. Safelincs is signed up to Valpak's WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Distributor Take-Back Scheme (Registration ID: 7370). Private households can therefore drop off their electronic and electrical fire safety waste at their municipal recycling centre when they are purchasing new products from us. To find your nearest recycling centre, please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk.

Q. How long do the batteries last in smoke alarms?

A.

The 9V alkaline batteries last 12-18 months. Lithium batteries will usually last 5x longer than their alkaline counterparts, achieving around 5 years lifetime. Some lithium cells are also rechargeable, and when used in a mains-powered alarm may last for the entire functional lifespan of the alarm. Newer alarm models may also feature a "sealed" lithium battery. These batteries are specialist components which are designed to not be removed or need replacing by the user, and have been tested by the alarm manufacturer to ensure they last for the lifetime of the alarm.

Please Note: the actual lifetime of your batteries depends on how often the alarms are tested or activated, as sounding the alarm draws more power than when the alarms are "waiting" to detect fire. You should also read your alarm's manual to make sure you only use the recommended types and brands of batteries, as failing to follow these instructions may cause the alarm to malfunction, not alerting you in the event of a fire, and might also invalidate the warranty.

Q. Can a smoke alarm be fitted with a sticky adhesive pad in a let property?

A. The sticky pad is suitable for all battery operated smoke alarms. However, we cannot judge if battery alarms are suitable for your let property, as let properties usually require mains powered alarms. There is some advice to this in the governments guides to fire risk assessments. http://www.safelincs.co.uk/Fire-Risk-Assessment/Also see the LACoRS guide for let properties.

Customer Reviews

93 customers have have given this product an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5

Reviews by real customers

All of our product reviews are written by real customers that have purchased this product from us and are published without modification.

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: JT

Bought. Delivered. Installed.

Published on: 28th July 2019

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: CK

Nice size

Published on: 13th June 2019

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: SD

Good product
It does what it said it would and was delivered promptly with no problems.

Published on: 12th June 2019

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: CM

Cuprenol - does what it says on the tin

Published on: 20th May 2019

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: CT

neat, compact and aesthetically good.

Published on: 28th April 2019

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: IY

Perfect

Published on: 20th March 2019

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: RW

Very easy to install

Published on: 4th March 2019

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: VB

Brilliant, no more alarms from cooking
Very pleased with this alarm in fact I'm considering buying one for my son who's in rented accommodation and the alarm that was in his house has stopped working and you can't replace the battery which is not good so when I've got enough money I'll get one for him Good product

Published on: 4th March 2019

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: MC

Very satisfied

Published on: 26th February 2019

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: DB

These were bought to replace two older ones, they're easy to fit and batteries that can be replaced is a very useful feature

Published on: 20th February 2019

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: PR

functional and easy to fit

Published on: 26th January 2019

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: KB

Easy to install.
Excellent service

Published on: 22nd January 2019

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: CS

Nice, easy to use monitor.

Published on: 20th January 2019

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: AG

Very easy to install

Published on: 26th November 2018

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: JG

Quality built and easy to fit and test.
Not been tried in real emergency - thankfully

Published on: 9th November 2018

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: PF

Perfect for my caravan
Piece of mind all day long

Published on: 1st November 2018

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: AB

Very responsive to stream from the bathroom - expect great response regarding smoke

Published on: 30th October 2018

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: TR

Simple to install and use at a good price.

Published on: 21st September 2018

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: JG

No false alarms, works well
Good value for money

Published on: 13th May 2018

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: NS

May be a touch sensitive but see above as being a potential life saver

Published on: 2nd January 2018

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: MA

Very good quality

Published on: 24th December 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: ET

Good value

Published on: 21st December 2017

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: RS

Seems finebut hopefully will never know

Published on: 8th December 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: JR

The alarms were very easy to fit and would appear to be working.
As the unit twists off the base plate it will be very simple to change the batteries when this becomes necessary.

Published on: 6th December 2017

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: PM

Simple to install and to replace battery, good quality construction and attractive design.
Packaging a bit of a let down, as not all recyclable.

Published on: 22nd November 2017

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: DP

Good so far, though not really tested yet

Published on: 20th November 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: WM

doesnt go off when i make toast!

Published on: 19th November 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: CH

Straightforward to install, efficient & effective monitoring

Published on: 13th November 2017

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: GH

Not complicated, easy to install, thumbs up

Published on: 12th November 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: MC

does what it says on the tin

Published on: 6th November 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: ET

arrived on time and as specified. All installed and working well
Will use again for more alarms.

Published on: 26th October 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: JR

Fab product easy to install and use instructions clear and easy to follow

Published on: 5th October 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: GH

Looks like quality product. Clear instructions and easy to fit and test.

Published on: 2nd October 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: AB

Super easy to set up
It seems a quality product, very reasonably priced. Why would anyone be without one?

Published on: 27th September 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: SA

Good value and peace of mind as recommended by fire service

Published on: 17th September 2017

Rating: 3 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: SJ

This was fitted in a customers house, so I can only assume it's all ok as I have not had any complaints

Published on: 24th August 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: BD

Easy to assemble and test.

Published on: 21st August 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: TS

Great easy service

Published on: 19th August 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: LG

Perfect replacement for older alarm, easy to set up
Previous alarm always going off when cooking, this one is much better

Published on: 19th August 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: SW

Feel safe and piece of mind.

Published on: 12th July 2017

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: RB

It apperrs to work well on test

Published on: 27th June 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: DF

It stuck o

Published on: 23rd April 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: RD

Easy to install

Published on: 18th April 2017

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: JH

Feel a lot safer with these now

Published on: 28th March 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: PT

Quality at a reasonable price!
Excellent service from Safelincs combined with a neatly designed quality product at a reasonable price equals a very satisfied customer!

Published on: 28th March 2017

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: CG

Good product. East to fit. Works well.

Published on: 9th February 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: JP

Load alarm much neater in appearance than previous one it replaced

Published on: 31st January 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: DR

Well made, easy to install and maintain.
Feels sturdy and well made. Nice surface finish. The main body slots onto a separate baseplate, which makes it easy to install and convenient when replacing batteries.

Published on: 30th January 2017

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: JW

very fast delivery great produce easy to install

Published on: 24th January 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: JA

Excellent product, easy to position.

Published on: 20th January 2017

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: WY

seems ok. Awaiting for a fire for it to be really tested.

Published on: 13th January 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: CP

Much better than the sealed units we had before. Easy to setup and works as expected.

Published on: 5th January 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: WA

Prompt delivery

Published on: 30th December 2016

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: JB

Batteries are changable
I chose this item because I had one fitted by the local fire service 3 or 4 years ago, which was supposed to have a 10year battery. It died on me. I liked the model, so wanted one with a changable power supply.

Fantastic, looks good easy to fit.
After 3 months of it not going off when I burnt the toast I thought they didn't work so I put the toaster under the alarm THEY WORKED I think the shrill sound woke up the whole village. Brilliant.

Published on: 31st October 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: DF

Exactly as described - happy with purchase

Published on: 25th October 2016

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: ST

Great product no nuisance alarms
Bought this smoke alarm for my Caravan - the old one always went off when cooking toast. No problems with this one.

Published on: 25th October 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: CT

Superb quality, very easy to fit, nice product, ear piercingly loud which is good.
Works a treat as it went off unexpectedly due to someones Vape fumes.

Published on: 16th October 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: LK

Quality product at a fair price

Published on: 14th October 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: PO

Exactly as described

Published on: 24th September 2016

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: DD

Easily installed

Published on: 12th July 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: KW

Feel safe works great

Published on: 7th July 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: DW

Superior quality alarm, very easy to set up and test

Published on: 4th July 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: CO

Easy to use and test, no false alarms in hallway just outside kitchen

Published on: 2nd July 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: RJ

excellent alarm
Very pleased with these alarms. ,

Published on: 30th June 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: PC

Contemporary design, but most of all appears to do its job as I have had no false alarms.

Published on: 23rd June 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: DA

Quick service

Published on: 16th June 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: PH

Great

Published on: 10th May 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: IM

Easy to install and so far have worked when tested so fingers crossed they work in a fire. The

Published on: 9th May 2016

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: AB

Good service

Published on: 7th May 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: KH

Excellent product

Published on: 23rd April 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: KN

Fantastic smoke alarm.

Published on: 21st April 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: DP

Good value for money, easy to fit, work well and look good.

Published on: 17th April 2016

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: MM

Easily ordered and installed, and testing satisfactory.
Thankfully not tested for real!!

Published on: 10th April 2016

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: PB

Arrived safely, work well.
Put one in the kitchen, would have liked it to be a little more sensitive. Hush button works well.

Published on: 4th April 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: PM

excellent product,works brilliantly

Published on: 13th March 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: LA

always nice to feel safe

Published on: 12th March 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: AM

Good value and the reviews are reassuring

Published on: 9th March 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: IR

Neat and easy to fit

Published on: 19th February 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: DP

Good features
Not over-sensitive to burnt toast etc. Ability to silence the low battery chirp for the night is a good feature. Blinky red light a bit annoying.

Published on: 4th February 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: -

Looks neat and was easy to fit.

Published on: 21st December 2015

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: -

First Class service. First Class product.
My order was uprated to an uprated product as the one ordered was out of stock. Very pleased and have told my friends of the service and quality.